Question 1

can you die from hand foot mouth?

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Not likely: Hand foot mouth is a common viral disease that affects young children. If the child is otherwise healthy, the major concern is making sure the child does not become dehydrated.

Question 2

how do you get hand foot mouth ?

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By close contact: Several viruses can cause hand-foot-mouth disease, most often due to coxsackie virus. The infected person gets mouth sores and throat sores, plus spots on the palms and soles, and sometimes spots elsewhere. The spots don&#x27;t break open (different from chicken pox or folliculitis, which do open). Mostly seen in kids, HFM disease can also infect teens and adults if they do not have immunity to it.

Question 3

what is hand, foot & mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

A viral infection: Hand foot mouth disease (HFM) is usually from viruses such as Coxsackie virus. Children are the usual patients who get HFM disease, but their parents can also get infected. People should see their doctors to verify their illnesses, as other infections (such as strep throat) can cause sore throat &amp; skin rashes. Coxsackie HFM infections in the U.S. usually go away on their own without complications.

Question 4

do kids get hand foot mouth disease?

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Yes: Hfm is a viral gut infection. Some kids can have it & run a brief temperature & never show other symptoms. Some have fever, localized spots on their wrists & nothing else. Some have terrible mouth sores, spots on wrists/forearms/legs feet & around the bottom & have cramping & loose stools. So fever, loose stools &cramps, amount & location of blisters seem to be the main variables.

Question 5

what are the tests for hand foot mouth?

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Physical exam: Hand-foot-mouth disease is a very common viral illness, usually occurring in childhood. It is diagnosed by physical exam, not by laboratory studies. Here is a link to the centers for disease control article about the disease. http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/index.html.

Question 6

can hand foot mouth spread to the entire body?

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Unlikely: I've seen the hfm spots cover the forearms to fingers & knees down + buttocks & a few around the mouth. I have not seen it on the rest of the body.One needs to consider chickenpox & other viruses if it is covering most of the body.

Question 7

what are the tests for hand foot mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: Hand-foot-mouth disease is a very common viral illness, usually occurring in childhood. It is diagnosed by physical exam, not by laboratory studies. Here is a link to the centers for disease control article about the disease. http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/index.html.

Question 8

what symptoms does someone with hand foot mouth have?

Accepted Answer

Painful blisters: This is caused by a. Iris typically i late summer and effects the fingers and toes with small painful blisters. This runs it's course in about one week, and is contagious. There is no specific treatment. Avoid contact during contagious stage.

Question 9

is it possible for adults to get hand, foot, mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is an illness that is usually experienced in childhood & has more than one strain.If experienced in childhood, the immunity gained is likely lifelong. However we occasionally see this in adults.

Question 10

when are symptoms after exposure to hand foot mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Several: Sore throat, fever, rash on the hands or feet and sores in the mouth.  There can also be loose stools, irritability, not eating, etc.

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